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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.09, 14,288.42 and 3,974.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.09, 14,288.42 and 3,974.35 is: 5,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.09 : 14,288.42 = 3,974.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.09/14,288.42 = 3,974.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.09x = 14,288.42 × 3,974.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.09x = 56,787,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787,159.20/9,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.47

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